Veterinary Assistant - Urgent Care
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Experience working with animals is required; experience in an emergency and specialty hospital is preferred.
- The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
- The candidate must be able to work collaboratively under pressure and multitask efficiently under a heavy workload.
- Properly restrain animals.
- Obtain a thorough history from pet owners.
- Accurately measure and record each patient's weight and basic vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, and respiratory rate.
- Assist with anesthesia induction and patient preparation for surgical procedures.
- Clean and prepare surgical packs and supplies.
- Set up, turn over, and break down operating room and preparation areas efficiently.
- Understand triage and follow hospital policies regarding critical patients.
- Use aseptic procedures to draw up injections for doctors or technicians to administer.
- Properly package and store samples as needed.
- Assist with routine examination room procedures.
- Monitor patients' behavior.
- Assist in maintaining inventory and alert a supervisor when items are running low.
- Maintain interdepartmental communications regarding patient care and client issues.
- Experience working with animals in an emergency and specialty hospital.
About the company
Ethos Veterinary Health operates a nationwide network of more than 140 specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals across North America. It brings together over 1,500 specialized veterinarians who treat nearly 2 million pets each year. Hospitals in the network share advanced diagnostic tools and apply a scientific, evidence‑based approach to patient care, enabling collaboration across sites and access to specialized expertise. What makes Ethos different is the combination of a large, integrated network with deep specialty medicine and a focus on high-quality outcomes and professional collaboration, rather than isolated clinics. The company’s goal is to raise veterinary standards by delivering expert, evidence‑based care and to provide rewarding careers for veterinary professionals while advancing pet health.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Woburn, Massachusetts
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- VetRec reached 600 doctors and 900 staff by August 2026.
- Ethos opened 2026 ER Immerse recruiting across Texas, Florida, and California.
- Leslie Storms became president on December 1, 2025, restoring permanent leadership.
What critics are saying
- FTC order limits specialty acquisitions near rivals through 2032, capping roll-up growth.
- Leadership churn from Ryan Buck to Leslie Storms signals strategic instability in 2025.
- Sambolin litigation over hospital care keeps malpractice and reputational risk alive.
What makes Ethos Veterinary Health unique
- 140+ specialty and emergency hospitals give Ethos dense referral coverage.
- Ethos Discovery and clinical trials embed research into daily hospital operations.
- VetRec partnership adds enterprise AI recordkeeping across specialty and emergency workflows.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Wellness Program
- Flexible Work Hours